Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail At The Shoals: Fighting Joe
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail At The Shoals: Fighting Joe
990 Sunbelt Pkwy
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661-4672
United States
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Overview
Near the Tennessee border in northwestern Alabama, the Fighting Joe layout at The Shoals can play upwards of 8,000 yards from the tips. Five sets of tees allows the course to accommodate all levels of players. This generally flat track offers wide landing areas, which are often framed by thick native grass. The finish is especially strong, with the winding risk-reward par-5 17th setting up a scenic par-3 finisher with beautiful views of the Tennessee River.
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Awards
Best in State: Ranked seventh, 2013-'14. Ranked tied for seventh, 2011-'12.
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Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“With tees ranging from 8,092 to 4,911 yards, this is a course that everyone should be able to enjoy, especially given a minimal number of forced carries. A fair amount of water lurks, but generous fairways mitigate the severity of these hazards. Scenic and well maintained."
Read More2026
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“Excellent layout variety and condition. Beautiful course that any level of player can play and have fun."
Read More2025
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“Beautiful facility on the Tennessee River. The 18th hole is one of the most attractive finishing holes I've played."
Read More2023
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“This is a wonderful course that is northern Alabama and part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf trail. My wife and I visited last year and thoroughly enjoyed both courses at the Shoals. The Fighting Joe course is in great condition with well maintained bermuda fairways and large greens. Throughout the course water comes into play at times and requires accurate tee shots. The course does have one of the longest par 5s that I have ever seen with the 12th stretching out to 712 yards. Don't play from there, but take a look back and dream. This is a great place to play."
Read More2018
